Living with Maternal hyperthermia induced birth defects
Birth differences linked to a high body temperature in the mother during pregnancy.
Understanding Maternal hyperthermia induced birth defects
The raised temperature may come from a fever or a hot environment. Reported differences include neural tube defects, heart defects, a cleft lip or palate, eye differences, and other minor ones. GARD says experts have not reached agreement on the cause-effect link. It starts in pregnancy and the newborn period.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Small head (microcephaly)
- Cleft palate
- Small or missing eyes
- Slow growth before birth
- Seizures
- Low muscle tone and joint stiffness
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include ear, nose, and throat specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
World Craniofacial Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: World Craniofacial Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with World Craniofacial Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
The record describes it as linked to raised maternal body temperature from fever or heat exposure. GARD says experts have not agreed on the cause-effect link.
Also known as: birth defect due to maternal hyperthermia; maternal hyperthermia induced birth defect; maternal hyperthermia-induced birth defects
Patient organizations
- World Craniofacial FoundationCraniofacial anomalies · United States
- Children's Craniofacial AssociationCraniofacial anomalies · United States
- FACES: The National Craniofacial AssociationCraniofacial anomalies · United States
- myFaceCraniofacial anomalies · United States
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